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Thomas Jefferson

An American Enigma

Season 1 Episode 1 | 4m 59s

Thomas Jefferson is an enigma among American historical figures. He was one of America’s founding fathers, and the principal author of the Declaration of Independence. He later served as the third President of the United States.

Funding provided by General Motors, The Pew Charitable Trusts, The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and the Virginia Tourism Corporation.
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